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As Climate Risks Grow, Your Insurance Policy Shrinks Sep 11, 2023

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As Hurricane Lee approaches the Atlantic Seaboard and the recent Hurricane Idalia's path of destruction is on the mind, Washington Post business and technology writer Jacob Bogage talks to Michael about how it is getting much tougher and much more expensive to find insurance in areas susceptible to natural disasters. Original air date 11 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does Joe Biden Need Primary Opponents? Sep 08, 2023

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Michael offers a commentary on new polling showing very low approval ratings for President Biden, which makes some wonder if he is not the best candidate for Democrats to run for President in 2024. Original air date 8 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Epidemiologist Dr. Tom Jefferson, Lead Author of the Cochran Review on Masks Sep 07, 2023

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As Michael's recent conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to be a central part of the story on whether masks are effective against preventing COVID or not, today he welcomes the lead author of the Cochran Library's review of mask studies. Listen to his interview with Oxford University Epidemiologist Dr. Tom Jefferson. Original air date 7 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist Rob Rogers on Joining The Smerconish Daily Newsletter Sep 06, 2023

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Michael welcomes Rob Rogers, former cartoonist for the Pittsburg Post Gazette, who is now drawing an exclusive political cartoon for the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter every Wednesday. Original air date 6 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About that interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci Sep 05, 2023

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Michael offers follow-up thoughts to a weekend interview he conducted with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on new data showing masks were not as effective against COVID-19 as previously thought. And, he hears from John Barry, author of "The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History." Original air date 5 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's Report Card: Honor Roll Status Sep 04, 2023

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Michael checks out the latest Ad Fontas Media Bias Chart, and he likes where he's landed. Original air date 29 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marijuana Memories: Michael's Nose Knows Sep 01, 2023

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As news comes out that the Biden administration wants to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana and lower its drug classification, Michael takes an olfactory trip down memory lane. Plus, a check-in with Bloomberg Health Reporter Riley Ray Griffin on what the administration is trying to do. Original air date 1 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A White Sculptor, A Harriet Tubman Statue, And Not Everyone's Happy Aug 31, 2023

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Michael speaks with Wesley Wofford, a sculptor selected by the city of Philadelphia to create a statue of Harriet Tubman. He is white, and many were not happy with how the artist selection process was made. Listen to this conversation focusing on cultural appropriation. Original air date 31 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If Biden Doesn’t Run, Will He Endorse Harris? Aug 30, 2023

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Michael talks to Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin about the latest in the 2024 presidential race, including what might happen on the democratic side if President Biden were to drop out of the race. Original air date 30 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weak Ties: Important For Our Mental Health Aug 29, 2023

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Michael and TC engage in a conversation about a piece in the LA Times by Marisa Gerber, titled "Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse." Many people experience joy by quick, weekly encounters in stores with people who work there, who they see regularly. But, as workers get replaced by machines...those encounters become more infrequent. Original air date 29 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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